The most recent press conference from head coach Patrick Roy is still causing a stir. As we mentioned yesterday, he heavily blamed the NHL for a disallowed goal late in the game – a goal that could seriously hurt the New York Islanders in their playoff race.



 

 

 

 

But that’s not all.

As Marco Normandin points out, during that same press conference, Patrick Roy also took a subtle jab at the Montreal Canadiens.

Patrick Roy cries robbery and accuses the league of favoring the Canadiens (HABSolumentFan).

In addition to making his now-famous statement suggesting that we no longer seem to need Toronto for video reviews if they’re not going to overturn decisions..

 

Roy also took a little jab at the Montreal Canadiens for the goal awarded to Patrik Laine a few days ago against the Isles.

Yes, Patrick Roy clearly still has that one on his mind.

Patrik Roy still can’t believe the goal awarded to Patrik Laine

Here’s his exact statement.

Roy then referred to the Islanders’ last game against the Canadiens on March 20, stating that the officials, in his opinion, tolerated much worse on a Montreal goal.

“Are you telling me that on the Patrik Laine goal against us there wasn’t more goalie interference than what we saw tonight?”

– Patrick Roy

He’s referring to the following goal:

 

Patrick Roy sure has a long memory!

This fiery outburst could end up costing him a fine from the NHL, and if that happens, we’re likely to hear the decision by 6 PM tonight.

Sheldon Keefe was fined $25,000 for a similar kind of statement.